Every autumn, one of the most iconic Western traditions unfolds right in Layton City’s backyard at Antelope Island State Park. The annual Bison Roundup is not just an incredible spectacle of thundering hooves and dust;...
U.S. News & World Report has named Utah the No.1 overall state in the nation for the fourth consecutive year. The publication’s annual rankings evaluate thousands of data points across eight major categories, weighted by...
Discover grants and affordable loan options to help your local business succeed and grow! Economic Assistance Grant (EAG) Provides up to $200,000 for qualifying Utah projects that support targeted industries, education, community development, or infrastructure. Wildcat MicroFund Offers grants...
Real change happens when higher education and industry sit at the same table. The Northern Utah Employer Exchange (NUEX 2026) brings together regional employers, nonprofit pioneers, and Weber State University leaders for hands-on, collaborative problem-solving. Help...
Layton City Mayor Joy Petro recently visited with Heidi Rhodes, owner of Touch of Class Dance Studio. The popular dance studio has been operating in the Layton community for 40 years. The mayor had the opportunity to watch dancers showcase their amazing skills. You can see the mayor’s visit to Touch of Class here: https://www.facebook.com/JoyPetroLaytonCityMayor/videos/2554345614858222 […]
Read moreDavis County Tourism and Events has launched the Find your Haven campaign that shows how anyone can find fun in Davis County all year round. With six amusement centers, a state park, 400 restaurants, shopping and arts, 10 golf courses and over 500 miles of trails, there is something for everyone in Davis County. The […]
Read moreThe workers and volunteers at Open Doors know that sometimes some of us get in a place where it’s hard to find the way out. Especially during the holidays, it can become discouraging when families and individuals experience trouble putting food on the table. This is especially true during the holiday season for these families. […]
Read moreFunds are still available for small businesses through Layton City’s Small Business Financial Assistance Grant. These funds are provided by HUD and the grant is administered by the City’s Community & Economic Development department and available to local Layton City businesses impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The funds may be used by employers to offset […]
Read moreIn 2018, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), along with the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS), announced designated Opportunity Zones from the U.S. Treasury Department. GOED and DWS worked to obtain the nomination of low-income census tracts to be considered for opportunity zone designations. Layton City’s census tract #49011126001 is a qualified […]
Read moreJulio and Ashley Pimentel had almost given up on becoming first-time homeowners. The family of seven had made countless offers on homes in northern Utah for the past two years, only to receive bad news, once again, that they had been outbid. Owning a new home at an affordable price almost seemed out of the […]
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